Researchers recommend implementation of permanent emergency leave policy that is comprehensive and invests in public awareness and enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 21, 2023 – A new report released today by the National Partnership for Women &...
Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Injunction is Disappointing, But Upcoming For-Profit Corporation Cases On Contraceptive Coverage Will Affect Many More Women, Women’s Health Leader Says
“The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to maintain a temporary injunction blocking the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive coverage requirement for a non-profit nursing home is disappointing, but the Court was clear that this was not a decision about the...
Two Organizations Dedicated to Improving Women’s Health Join Forces
Childbirth Connection Becomes Program of National Partnership for Women & Families
On 41st Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, Women’s Health Leader Says Nation’s Priority Must Be Improving Women’s Health
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
The Embarrassing State of Parental Leave in the US – PayScale Career News
Legislation Advanced by the House Judiciary Committee Today Continues Relentless Attack on Women’s Health
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Justices to Consider If Secular Companies Can Deny Women Contraceptive Coverage – Bloomberg BNA
Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women& Families, said there is “a tremendous amount at stake” in these cases. The court’s ultimate decision “will have a profound impact on women’s health and well-being,” she said.
Supreme Court to Consider Birth Control Mandate – MedPage Today
“We urge the court to uphold the contraceptive coverage requirement, and let doctors and their patients decide which health services women need,” Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, said in a statement. “No woman should be denied coverage for birth control because of where she works.”
Women’s Leader Says Employers Must Not Be Allowed to Deny Women Coverage for Birth Control, Warns of “Dangerous Intrusion by Employers on Women’s Health”
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Women’s Health Protection Act, Introduced in Senate and House Today, Would Help Reverse Years of Callous Attacks on Abortion Access
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Unconstitutional 20-Week Abortion Ban, Introduced in the Senate Today, Is Yet Another Callous Attack on Women’s Health
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Graham introduces ‘historic’ 20-week abortion ban; says no primary politics at play – The Washington Times
“Make no mistake, this legislation is being proposed as a next step by those who aim to overturn Roe v. Wade. It is blatantly unconstitutional, banning abortion before viability and violating women’s fundamental right to make the very personal decision whether or not to continue a pregnancy,’ said Andrea Friedman, director of reproductive health programs at the National Partnership for Women and Families.
Women’s Leader Says Families Hurt by Shutdown – and the Nation – Deserved Better
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families
Health Insurance for Women: How to Pick the Best Plan – U.S. News & World Report
The National Partnership for Women and Families cautions that pregnancy-related counseling, prenatal care, midwifery services, enhanced coverage for high-risk pregnancies, labor and delivery services outside of a hospital setting and neonatal care may not be included in every plan.
Women’s Leader Applauds Senate Appropriations Committee for Advancing Legislation to Provide Abortion Coverage to Peace Corps Volunteers Who are Victims of Sexual Assault or Need Life-Saving Care
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Abortion Coverage For Peace Corps Volunteers Advanced In Senate Bill – Huffington Post
Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, applauded Shaheen’s efforts in a statement on Thursday. “The Senate Appropriations Committee took a welcome and long-overdue step today toward fair and equal treatment of women who volunteer to serve their country in the Peace Corps by advancing a bill that will give them the same abortion coverage as other women who get their health insurance from the federal government,” she said.
Women’s Leader Says D.C. Medicaid Abortion Coverage Ban Demonstrates “Callous Disregard” for Women’s Health
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Final Rule on Contraceptive Coverage “Welcome News” For Women
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Unconstitutional 20-Week Abortion Ban, Passed by House Today, Demonstrates Callous Disregard for Women’s Health
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Rep. Franks Rape Comment Has Democrats Salivating Over 2014 – U.S. News & World Report
“It is a little shocking how tone deaf those members of Congress and those in states who continue to push for restrictions on women’s reproductive health are,” says Andrea Friedman, the director of reproductive health programs at the National Partnership for Women & Families, a non-profit group that advocates for a woman’s right to choose.
House Panel Votes to Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy – Wall Street Journal’s Washington Wire
“The House Judiciary Committee continued its outrageous and irresponsible attack on women’s health today by passing legislation that would impose a 20-week ban on abortion nationwide,” said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families…